Judges 9:40

and Abimelech pursues him, and he flees from his presence, and many fall wounded—to the opening of the gate.

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate.

In Context

39And Gaal goes out before the masters of Shechem, and fights against Abimelech,

41And Abimelech abides in Arumah, and Zebul casts out Gaal and his brothers from dwelling in Shechem.

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Cross References

1 Kings 20:18And he says, “If they have come out for peace, catch them alive; and if they have come out for battle, catch them alive.”

Matthew Henry on Judges 9:23-50

Gaal's Insurrection; Gaal's Defeat. ( b. c. 1206.) 22 When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel, 23 Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech: 24 That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. 25 And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him… Read the whole commentary →

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